Director - Statistics (RWE)

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Job Description Purpose:

The Clinical Project Statistician develops or assists in the development of protocol designs, clinical plans, and data analysis plans in collaboration with physicians, clinical research scientists, and other research colleagues. The Clinical Project Statistician is responsible for working with research associates and scientists to establish a reporting database and for analyzing data for clinical studies.

Primary Responsibilities:

The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based upon current business needs.

Statistical Trial Design and Analysis

• Provide input on study protocol, design studies and write protocols for the conduct of each study.


• Be accountable for selecting statistical methods for data analysis, authoring the corresponding sections of the protocol and the statistical analysis plan, and conducting the actual analysis once a reporting database is created.


• Collaborate with data sciences in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.


• Maintain currency with respect to statistical methodology, maintain proficiency in applying new and varied methods, and to be competent in justifying methods selected.


• Perform peer-review of work products from other statistical colleagues.


• Influence team members regarding appropriate research methods

Communication of Results and Inferences

• Collaborate with team members to write reports and communicate results.


• Assist with, or be responsible for, communicating study results via regulatory submissions, manuscripts, or oral presentations in group settings, as well as for communicating one-on-one with key customers and presenting at scientific meetings.


• Respond to regulatory queries and interact with regulators.

Therapeutic Area Knowledge

Understand disease states, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environment in order to enhance the level of customer focus and collaboration and be seen as a strong scientific contributor.

Regulatory Compliance

Perform work in full compliance with assigned curriculum(s) and will be responsible for following applicable Corporate, Medical, local, and departmental policies, procedures, processes, and training.

Statistical leadership and Teamwork

• Introduce and apply innovative methodology and tools to solve critical problems.


• Merge scientific thinking and business knowledge to identify issues, evaluate options and implement solutions.


• Lead projects independently and work effectively across functions.


• Apply technical expertise to influence business decisions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics or Epidemiology or Computer Science with at least 7 years of experience in Real World Evidence research

Other Information/Additional Preferences:

• Proficient in statistical programming languages/software such as SAS, R, Spotfire, WinBUGs, etc


• Interpersonal communication skills for effective customer consultation


• Teamwork and leadership skills


• Technical expertise and application with working knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis


• Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables


• Resource management skills


• Creativity and innovation


• Demonstrated problem solving ability and critical thinking

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $166,500 - $259,600 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

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